The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend existing statutes related to the sexual exploitation of children by updating definitions and expanding the scope of what constitutes a visual depiction and a minor. Specifically, it would modify the definition of "visual depiction" to include images created or altered through digital means, such as computer software or artificial intelligence. Additionally, the definition of "minor" would be expanded to encompass visual depictions that are indistinguishable from actual minors. The bill would also introduce a new definition for "indistinguishable," clarifying that it refers to visual depictions that a reasonable person would perceive as being of an actual minor.

Furthermore, the bill would amend the classification of dangerous crimes against children to include sexual exploitation offenses involving indistinguishable visual depictions of minors under 15 years old. This change aims to enhance legal protections against the exploitation of children in the digital age. The bill also makes various conforming changes to ensure consistency across the statutes. Overall, these updates reflect a response to evolving technologies and their implications for child exploitation laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3551
House Engrossed Version: 13-3551
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-705, 13-3551, 31-233, 41-1604.07, 13-1411, 13-701, 13-704, 13-707, 13-3623, 13-3206, 13-3212, 13-1428
Chaptered Version: 13-705, 13-3551, 31-233, 41-1604.07, 13-1411, 13-701, 13-704, 13-707, 13-3623, 13-3206, 13-3212, 13-1428